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Charalampos (Babis) PARASCHOU, Lt Col (GRC-Army)
NATO Deployable Corps - GR HQ / Chief Geo
chvparas@yahoo.com, f/b: Charalampos Paraschou
tel 0030 2310 882690, mob 0030 694 4141929
NATO DEPLOYABLE CORPS - GREECENATO DEPLOYABLE CORPS - GREECE
““3D Mapping Technologies – 3D Printing ””
presented to:presented to:

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AGENDAAGENDA
1)1) NDC-GR HQNDC-GR HQ
2)2) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPHUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPH
MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)
3)3) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo ModelUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo Model
from Oblique AirPhotosfrom Oblique AirPhotos
4)4) 3D Map Printers3D Map Printers
5)5) Proposal for new toolsProposal for new tools
6)6) Q&AQ&A
So, only 48 slides, but many of them are photosSo, only 48 slides, but many of them are photos

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AGENDAAGENDA
1)1) NDC-GR HQNDC-GR HQ
2)2) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPHUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPH
MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)
3)3) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo ModelUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo Model
from Oblique AirPhotosfrom Oblique AirPhotos
4) 3D Map Printers3D Map Printers
5) Proposal for new toolsProposal for new tools
6)6) Q&AQ&A
So, only 48 slides, but many of them are photosSo, only 48 slides, but many of them are photos

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ARRC
EUROCORPS
GE/NL CORPS
NRDC-IT
NRDC-SP
NRDC-TU
MILAN
VALENCIA
ISTANBUL
STRASBOURG
MUNSTER
REIHDAHLEN
LILLE
NRDC-FR
MNC-NE
NDC-GR
THESSALONIKI
SZCZECIN
KRAKOW
II (POL) CII (POL) C
NATO Land HQ LaydownNATO Land HQ Laydown

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NDC-GR HQ PEACETIME LOCATION <1/2>

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We are here
NDC-GR
NDC-GR PEACETIME LOCATION<2/2>

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EMBLEM
To cut the Gordian knot -To cut the Gordian knot - ΤΩ ΞΙΦΕΙ ΤΟΝ ΔΕΣΜΟΝ ΛΕΛΥΣΘΑΙΤΩ ΞΙΦΕΙ ΤΟΝ ΔΕΣΜΟΝ ΛΕΛΥΣΘΑΙ
TUR
ESP
ROU
ITA
DEU
FRA
BGR
GRC

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 GIS workstations
 60” Scanner
 42” Color Plotter
 60” Color Plotter
 A3 Color Laser Jet Printer
 Geo Server
HARDWARE
 Erdas Imagine 10
 MapInfo 8.5
 ArcGIS 9.2
 ArcGIS Server
 Photoshop CS4
 CorelDraw10
COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE
EQUIPMENT of GEO SECTION
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Mobile Printery: XEIKON 4000

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GEOSPATIAL SUPPORT - ROUTINE
Display of geospatial information
and other associated datasets
Analysis & Interpretation
Visualization
Staff Planning

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Vector DataVector Data
Raster DataRaster Data
Digital Terrain Elevation DataDigital Terrain Elevation Data
Aerial PhotographsAerial Photographs
Satellite ImagerySatellite Imagery
Open sources (books, internet,…)Open sources (books, internet,…)
Cartograpic Workshop - GIS Data Base

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WARNING

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GEOSPATIAL INFORMATIONGEOSPATIAL INFORMATION
Geospatial Information is facts about the Earth
referenced by geographic position and arranged in
a coherent structure. This includes topographic,
aeronautical, hydrographic, geo-referenced
imagery, planimetric, relief, thematic, geodetic,
geophysical products, data, information,
publications and materials. (From MC 296/1).
Available in both paper and digital formats.

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FUTURE
MISSIONS
2001 2002 IOC 2004 FOC 2006 2007 2008 2012
F O C
NEW TARGETS
C
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P
A
B
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I
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S
FUTURE
MISSIONS
CREVALCREVAL
F O CF O C
WAY AHEAD

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AGENDAAGENDA
1)1) NDC-GR HQNDC-GR HQ
2)2) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPHUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPH
MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)
3)3) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo ModelUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo Model
from Oblique AirPhotosfrom Oblique AirPhotos
4) 3D Map Printers3D Map Printers
5) Proposal for new toolsProposal for new tools
6)6) Q&AQ&A
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© ERDAS, Inc. A Hexagon Company. All Rights Reserved
What is Stereo Viewing? <1/3>What is Stereo Viewing? <1/3>
• Imagine a “Real World” scene...Imagine a “Real World” scene...

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© ERDAS, Inc. A Hexagon Company. All Rights Reserved
What is Stereo Viewing?What is Stereo Viewing? <2/3><2/3>
How would a camera “see” thisHow would a camera “see” this
scene?scene?
1 perspective center1 perspective center
No depth perceptionNo depth perception
2D image2D image

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© ERDAS, Inc. A Hexagon Company. All Rights Reserved
What is Stereo Viewing? <3/3>What is Stereo Viewing? <3/3>
How would a human “see” thisHow would a human “see” this
scene?scene?
2 perspective centers2 perspective centers
Human brain resolves two imagesHuman brain resolves two images
into a 3D imageinto a 3D image
Depth perceptionDepth perception
Left Eye Right Eye

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Summary of 3D viewing:Summary of 3D viewing: Producing a 3D anaglyph map (red-
blue glasses):
Software (Erdas Imagine in our case)
Using a DEM which accuracy is direct
related with the map scale
Computes the parallax for every map
pixel
Creates a new digital map file where
the red-blue layers moved from pix to
pix according to the parallax
Final step: Producing all the above files in GeoPDF;

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AGENDAAGENDA
1)1) NDC-GR HQNDC-GR HQ
2)2) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPHUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPH
MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)
3)3) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo ModelUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo Model
from Oblique AirPhotosfrom Oblique AirPhotos
4) 3D Map Printers3D Map Printers
5) Proposal for new toolsProposal for new tools
6)6) Q&AQ&A
So, only 48 slides, but many of them are photosSo, only 48 slides, but many of them are photos

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USING ERDAS COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE forUSING ERDAS COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE for
Creating Stereo Model from Oblique AirPhotosCreating Stereo Model from Oblique AirPhotos
 Using oblique stereo-pair air photos to create 2 different
images at different times using ERDAS LPS ver. 10.1
software solution.
 First period simultaneous acquisition of 6 oblique airphotos /
3 strips processed with bundle adjustment.
 The method is not oriented to the type of camera, so it can be
generalized for any type of camera..

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <1/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <2/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <3/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <4/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <5/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <6/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <7/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <10/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <11/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <12/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <13/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <14/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <15/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <16/17>

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Step by step the work with ERDAS <17/17>

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AGENDAAGENDA
1)1) NDC-GR HQNDC-GR HQ
2)2) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPHUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPH
MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)
3)3) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo ModelUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo Model
from Oblique AirPhotosfrom Oblique AirPhotos
4)4) 3D Map Printers3D Map Printers
5) Proposal for new toolsProposal for new tools
6)6) Q&AQ&A
So, only 48 slides, but many of them are photosSo, only 48 slides, but many of them are photos

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Output Device for 3D SoftwareOutput Device for 3D Software

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 Three-Dimensional Printing technology (3DP) originally developedThree-Dimensional Printing technology (3DP) originally developed
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1993.at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1993.
 3DP technology creates 3D physical prototypes by solidifying layers3DP technology creates 3D physical prototypes by solidifying layers
of deposited powder using a liquid binder.of deposited powder using a liquid binder.
 By definition 3DP is an extremely versatile and rapid processBy definition 3DP is an extremely versatile and rapid process
accommodating geometry of varying complexity in hundreds ofaccommodating geometry of varying complexity in hundreds of
different applications, and supporting many types of materials.different applications, and supporting many types of materials.
3D Printing for GIS3D Printing for GIS

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Our choice - Z Corporation (PV Engineering)Our choice - Z Corporation (PV Engineering)
AdvantagesAdvantages
Probably the World’s Fastest 3D PrinterProbably the World’s Fastest 3D Printer
 Unrivaled speed delivers parts in hours versus daysUnrivaled speed delivers parts in hours versus days
 Only reasonable option for large GIS modelsOnly reasonable option for large GIS models
Best Value in ClassBest Value in Class
 Most inexpensive partsMost inexpensive parts
 Most affordable systemMost affordable system
Great PartsGreat Parts
 High definition parts for great detail and accuracyHigh definition parts for great detail and accuracy
ColorColor
 Only technology that prints in full colorOnly technology that prints in full color
 Essential for printing realistic GIS modelsEssential for printing realistic GIS models
Sample CustomersSample Customers
US Army - US Army Corp of Engineers - University of Michigan etcUS Army - US Army Corp of Engineers - University of Michigan etc

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3D Printing-How it Works <1/4>3D Printing-How it Works <1/4>
Spread a layer of powder
Print a slice of the part
Spread another layer of powder
Parts are printed with no supports to
remove

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3D Printing-How it Works <2/4>3D Printing-How it Works <2/4>
Z Corp. 3D printers use standard inkjet printing technology to createZ Corp. 3D printers use standard inkjet printing technology to create
parts layer-by-layer by depositing a liquid binder onto thin layers ofparts layer-by-layer by depositing a liquid binder onto thin layers of
powder.powder.
Instead of feeding paper under the print heads like a 2D printer, a 3DInstead of feeding paper under the print heads like a 2D printer, a 3D
printer moves the print heads over a bed of powder upon which itprinter moves the print heads over a bed of powder upon which it
prints the cross-sectional data sent from the software.prints the cross-sectional data sent from the software.
The Z Corp. system requires powder to be distributed accurately andThe Z Corp. system requires powder to be distributed accurately and
evenly across the build platform.evenly across the build platform.
3D Printers accomplish this task by using a feed piston and platform,3D Printers accomplish this task by using a feed piston and platform,
which rises incrementally for each layer.which rises incrementally for each layer.
A roller mechanism spreads powder fed from the feed piston ontoA roller mechanism spreads powder fed from the feed piston onto
the build platform.the build platform.
The excess powder falls down an overflow chute, into a container forThe excess powder falls down an overflow chute, into a container for
reuse in the next build.reuse in the next build.
Spread a layer of powder

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3D Printing-How it Works <3/4>3D Printing-How it Works <3/4>
Once the layer of powder is spread, the inkjet print heads print theOnce the layer of powder is spread, the inkjet print heads print the
cross-sectional area for the first, or bottom slice of the part onto thecross-sectional area for the first, or bottom slice of the part onto the
smooth layer of powder, binding the powder together.smooth layer of powder, binding the powder together.
A piston then lowers the build platform 0.1016mm (0.004”), and aA piston then lowers the build platform 0.1016mm (0.004”), and a
new layer of powder is spread on top.new layer of powder is spread on top.
The print heads apply the data for the next cross section onto theThe print heads apply the data for the next cross section onto the
new layer, which binds itself to the previous layer.new layer, which binds itself to the previous layer.
ZPrint repeats this process for all of the layers of the part.ZPrint repeats this process for all of the layers of the part.
The 3D printing process creates an exact physical model of theThe 3D printing process creates an exact physical model of the
geometry represented by 3D data.geometry represented by 3D data.
Process time depends on the height of the part or parts being built.Process time depends on the height of the part or parts being built.
Typically, these 3D printers build at a vertical rate of 25mm – 50mmTypically, these 3D printers build at a vertical rate of 25mm – 50mm
(1” – 2”) per hour.(1” – 2”) per hour.
Print cross sectionPrint cross section

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3D Printing-How it Works <4/4>3D Printing-How it Works <4/4>
When the 3D printing process completes, loose powder surroundsWhen the 3D printing process completes, loose powder surrounds
and supports the part in the build chamber.and supports the part in the build chamber.
Users can remove the part from the build chamber after theUsers can remove the part from the build chamber after the
materials have had time to set, and return unprinted, loose powdermaterials have had time to set, and return unprinted, loose powder
back to the feed platform for reuse.back to the feed platform for reuse.
Users then use forced air to blow the excess powder off the printedUsers then use forced air to blow the excess powder off the printed
part, a short process which takes less than 10 minutes.part, a short process which takes less than 10 minutes.
Z Corp. technology does not require the use of solid or attachedZ Corp. technology does not require the use of solid or attached
supports during the printing process, and all unused material issupports during the printing process, and all unused material is
reusable.reusable.
Print a layer of powderPrint a layer of powder

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Our choice - Spectrum Z™510Our choice - Spectrum Z™510
High Definition
High Fidelity Full Color
Large Build Volume

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High DefinitionHigh Definition
High resolution 600 X 540 DPI printing
Great detail and accuracy
4 pt font!
High Color FidelityHigh Color Fidelity
Full 24-bit color
Large Build EnvelopeLarge Build Envelope
10”x 14”x 8” (250 x 350 x 200 mm)10”x 14”x 8” (250 x 350 x 200 mm)

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Sample Applications (1/5)Sample Applications (1/5)
Operations/Response Planning
Communication and Review
Cartographic Displays
Advanced 3D Visualization

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Operations/Response Planning (2/5)Operations/Response Planning (2/5)
Deploy 3D Terrain and Urban models to field units andDeploy 3D Terrain and Urban models to field units and
operation centersoperation centers
Replace the ‘Sand Table’ with models printed withthe ‘Sand Table’ with models printed with
real-time geospatial intelligencereal-time geospatial intelligence
Line of sightLine of sight
Plume analysisPlume analysis
Least cost pathLeast cost path

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Communication and Review (3/5)Communication and Review (3/5)
Communication models for
client/public review process
Full color models add
communication power and
customer impact
Easy to understand complex
information

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Cartographic Display (4/5)Cartographic Display (4/5)
Topography and terrain from GIS data
Hydrography
City Models
Cartographer/Analyst map production
Educational/Museum Displays

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Advanced 3D Visualization (5/5)Advanced 3D Visualization (5/5)
Full Color 3D output enables:Full Color 3D output enables:
Geologic researchGeologic research
Site study and evaluationSite study and evaluation
Subsurface visualizationSubsurface visualization
Watershed AnalysisWatershed Analysis
Viewshed determinationsViewshed determinations

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Preparing the GeoData for 3D printingPreparing the GeoData for 3D printing
1. Chose the level of detail and area you want to model
2. Determine the size and scale of the model
3. How will the model be displayed?
4. Export a VRML file for 3D printing from ERDAS Virtual GIS
software
DEM (digital elevation model)
Color Image
Orthorectified, registered to the DEM.
Satellite, Aerial, Annotation, Chloropleth
5. Print 3D model of VRML file on 3D Printer using simple Z
Corp software

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Summary of AdvantagesSummary of Advantages
Rapidly produce sophisticated cartography at very low cost
Hours instead of days/weeks
Tens or hundreds of dollars instead of thousands
Full-color models
Fundamentally change the way you use GIS data to
communicate
Raise exposure & visibility of GEO data
Communicate clearly with clients, co-workers or public
Perform analysis on critical elements with quick, inexpensive,
easily reproducible models

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AGENDAAGENDA
1)1) NDC-GR HQNDC-GR HQ
2)2) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPHUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPH
MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)
3)3) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo ModelUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo Model
from Oblique AirPhotosfrom Oblique AirPhotos
4) 3D Map Printers3D Map Printers
5)5) Proposal for new toolsProposal for new tools
6)6) Q&AQ&A
So, only 48 slides, but many of them are photosSo, only 48 slides, but many of them are photos

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Proposal for new toolsProposal for new tools
1.1. VRML free viewer for use and dissemination with VRML files which haveVRML free viewer for use and dissemination with VRML files which have
been created by ERDAS Virtual GISbeen created by ERDAS Virtual GIS
(also it will be fruitful for the preparation of(also it will be fruitful for the preparation of 3D-printed3D-printed maps &maps & holographicholographic maps)maps)
2.2. Creating a 3D photo using non metric (amateur) cameraCreating a 3D photo using non metric (amateur) camera

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AGENDAAGENDA
1)1) NDC-GR HQNDC-GR HQ
2)2) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPHUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating 3D ANAGLYPH
MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)MAPS (Red-Blue glasses)
3)3) USING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo ModelUSING ERDAS SOFTWARE for Creating Stereo Model
from Oblique AirPhotosfrom Oblique AirPhotos
4) 3D Map Printers3D Map Printers
5) Proposal for new toolsProposal for new tools
6)6) Q & AQ & A (maybe)(maybe)
So, only 48 slides, but many of them are photosSo, only 48 slides, but many of them are photos

56. NATO UNCLASSIFIED
VIZVIZ PRINTPRINTTERATERANDC – GR HQNDC – GR HQ GEOGEO
Wednsday 23rd March 2011 66/67
Thank you for your attention,Thank you for your attention,
I am pending your questions..??I am pending your questions..??

57. NATO UNCLASSIFIED
VIZVIZ PRINTPRINTTERATERANDC – GR HQNDC – GR HQ GEOGEO
Wednsday 23rd March 2011 67/67
Hellenic (Greek) Military Geographic Service MottoHellenic (Greek) Military Geographic Service Motto
‘‘Αεί, οΑεί, ο ΘεόςΘεός οο μέγας γεωμετρείμέγας γεωμετρεί’’
3, 1 4 1 5 9 . . . =3, 1 4 1 5 9 . . . = ππ
(Always, God is the big geometrist)(Always, God is the big geometrist)